Last year dear friend and award winning fine artist Irene Zibolis flew to Los Angeles to spend time with her lovely, talented granddaughter Alexis, who recently completed her second season starring in the online soap opera DeVanity, winner Best Soap Opera 2011, and who is busy with a number current acting projects!
On her personal website Alexis describes herself as " a silly, vivacious, and unique actress and human being". You can see her resume with lots of photos and video clips here. Via her grandparents I have followed her career since high school beauty pageant days! Kinda makes me feel like a proud "Auntie Rose"!
When Irene asked me if I would be interested in painting this portrait to commemorate their special time together, I jumped at the chance, and grandparents Zibolis are thrilled with their portrait, 20" x 16", Oil on Canvas. Life is good!
Deux magnifiques peintures...
ReplyDeleteChose étrange à l'instant je finissais de visualiser les photos que j'avais prises aux Philippines le mois dernier... je m'étonnais devant celles des cocotiers...
très joli travail.
gros bisous
Thank you so much Martine! Maybe you will do a painting of the Philippine coconut palms in watercolor? Enjoy your travels and keep taking photos!
DeleteBeautiful portrait of Alexis!! Her hair, reflections in the eyeglasses and glass..Perfect! Its always wonderful visiting your blog, Rosemary...Also, you both won!! I love coconuts..beautiful painting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilda! You say the nicest things and every word is appreciated! Alexis is so beautiful, it was a joy painting this one! "Coconuts" looks great on the wall! A treasure!
DeleteTwo fantastic paintings, Rosemary. I bet she is delighted with such a fine portrait of her granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteThe subjects in your portraits always look so alive, as if they will get up and walk away the seconf you've finished.
Thank you John! This was a win-win "barter" commission! We are both pleased with the outcome! I really appreciate your comments!
DeleteStunningly beautiful portrait, Rosemary. I, also, like the coconut painting. Win, win.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat! I had a stunningly beautiful model for this one!
DeleteIt is a truly gorgeous portrait, Rosemary! And your choice of coconuts is beautiful too...an airy feel to the piece. I'd feel like a proud Auntie too. I don't think we have a connection to anybody famous, even remotely! LOL
ReplyDeleteSherry, I did make a good choice with the coconuts painting. Have always wanted to do a piece like that! Now if you will keep painting and maybe write that novel, YOU will be the famous one! Thanks for the comments!
ReplyDeleteLove both paintings & also the blog. PatD
ReplyDeleteThank you PatD! I really appreciate your stopping by and hope you will return often!
DeleteRosemary, your portrait of your friend's granddaughter is too beautiful. It takes my breath away. What a stunning pose. Love all the "little" things too as in the reflections in the glasses, the reflecting lights, the drapery of the long blonde hair, the skin tones and so on. Just outstanding!
ReplyDeleteRuth, thank you from the bottom of my heart! I have been away from blogging and just found your comments! To say you have made my day is an understatement!!
DeleteYou are an amazing portrait artist! Of course they would be thrilled with it. The color and life is just pouring out of it. Really well done. Glad i found your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Crystal! Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you found my blog too, and hope you will visit often!
DeleteThis is such a magnificent portrait, Rosemary. They must be so happy with this!
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you Claire! They tell me they are pleased! It's a good feeling to know this was what they wanted!
DeleteAnother one of your beautiful portraits Rosemary. It must be wonderful to be able to paint a portrait that will be treasured forever.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy! It was so much fun painting this for my friends and I do think they will treasure it! Your comments are so appreciated!
DeleteA truly stunning portrait, Rosemary, which makes a striking overall impression and which is also very impressive in all its details. Once again, it has been a treat to browse the recent entries on your blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary! Yesterday I visited your blog and saw your post re Roger B's workshop. I shall go back and leave comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and the kind words!!
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteI love this portrait of Alexis. Beautifully painted. All the best Rosemary, ( That is my Wife`s name also ).
Vic.
Thank you, Vic! I just found your post and appreciate your visiting my blog! Sorry I didn't see it sooner. Glad you like the portrait!
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